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Clarion A.D. Dave Katis, Wade Schalles, Steve Murray
Wade Schalles, Steve Murray
CLARION’S SCHALLES RECEIVES PSAC “AWARD OF MERIT”
LOCK HAVE WRESTLES PAST CLARION 19-18
(CLARION, PA.): Former Clarion University & NCAA wrestling legend Wade Schalles received the PSAC “Award of Merit” from Commissioner Steve Murray on Sunday afternoon, while the Golden Eagles lost 2012 dual meet finale by tie-breaker 19-18 to
EWL & PSAC rival Lock Haven.
Held at Waldo S.Tippin Gymnasium on Senior Day, Clarion finished the season with an overall record of 5-8 and an EWL mark of 2-4. Lock Haven finished their season with a record
of 5-10 and an EWL mark of 2-4.
Schalles received his PSAC “Award of Merit”, from Commissioner Murray at special halftime ceremonies at Tippin Gym. Schalles had a career record of 153-5-1, an NCAA Record
106 pins, 4 PSAC titles with 4 “OW’s” to his credit, NCAA Individual titles in 1972 and 1973 and an NCAA “OW” award in 1972.
Schalles subsequently was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1991, Clarion Hall in 1989, and named to the NCAA’s 75th Anniversary team in 2005
in St. Louis, when the top 15 wrestlers of all-time were recognized.
“This is a very special day and for me to be here at Clarion University and accept the “Award of Merit” from Commissioner Murray,” said Schalles. “I have great memories of
my days here at Clarion – they are so special. And of course I especially want to thank Coach (Bob) Bubb, who was more than a coach, he was like a father. With a nearly 100% graduation rate, you can see why he was so special.”
Lock Haven won the dual meet 19-18 on special tie breaking criteria, most falls in the match, after the team score finished tied 18-18.
The match started at 184 with LH’s Fred Garcia defeating
Steve Cressley 4-1, then Clarion’s Alex Thomas notched a major decision (10-1) over Matt Parlier at 197 to give the Eagles their only lead – 4-3.
Lock Haven heavyweight Harry Turner, pinned backup
Brandon Contreras at 5:26, that ended up producing the match winning points. Clarion’s Quintas McCorkle sat out the dual with an injury. Bobby Rehm then decisioned
Trey Hicks at 125 to give LH a 12-4 lead.
Clarion’s
Joe Waltko scored a 6-2 decision over Johnathon Childress at 133. Ahead 3-2 late in the match, Waltko’s takedown with 15 seconds plus riding time left secured the win.
Lock Haven took an 18-7 lead winning the next two bouts. Matt Bonson decisioned
Tyler Bedelyon 10-6 in a wild match at 141-pounds. Then William Randt decisioned
Cameron Moran 3-1 at 149 in a key bout. Randt registered a 2-point near fall in the second period which proved to be the winning points.
Clarion rallied, down 18-7, to tie the match 18-18. #4 ranked
James Fleming got the ball rolling with a 6-1 win over Aaron Fry at 157. Fleming had a first period takedown, and was close to near fall points in the first and second periods but could not finish the move. Fry was called for stalling four times in the
match, three times in the third period with Fleming on top and in control, but held on to only give up a decision.
Clarion’s
Bekzod Abdurakhmonov , ranked #5 in the nation, notched an 18-3, technical fall at 7:00 against Seth Creasy at 165. Bekzod had four takedowns in the first, one in the second, and one in the third. His three point near fall in the final ten seconds secured
the technical fall, and brought the Eagles to within 18-15.
Clarion’s
Nick Milano scored a 3-1 decision over Aaron McKinney at 174 with a takedown in the final ten seconds of the match. With the score tied, the rule book came out and the first criteria, bouts wins, were tied 5-5. The next criteria is most falls, where
LH had the only fall of the match at 285, giving the Bald Eagles the extra team point and the victory.
CLARION NOTES: The Award of Merit is the highest honor the PSAC can give … only 4 preceding hi including former Clarion and Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Baumgartner, NBA coach Chuck Daly and Shipp’s Steve Spence… Bekzod
raised his season record to 28-4; while Fleming is 24-2… Four seniors were honored in pre-match ceremonies including Kyle Fluck, Cameron Moran, Bekzod Abdurakhmonov and Quintas McCorkle… McCorkle’s injury will not keep him out of EWL’s on March 4… He was held
out Sunday for precautionary measures.
184– Fred Garcia (LF) dec. Steven Cressley (CL) 4-1
197– Alex Thomas (CL) maj. dec. Matt Parlier (LH) 10-1
285- Harry Turner (LH) wbf Brandon Contreras (CL) 5:26
125- Bobby Rehm (LH) dec. Trey Hicks (CL) 6-0
133- Joe Waltko (CL) dec. Johnathon Childress (LH) 6-2
141- Matt Bonson (LH) dec. Tyler Bedelyon (CL) 10-6
149- William Randt (LH) dec. Cameron Moran (CL) 3-1
157- James Fleming (CL) dec. Aaron Fry (LH) 6-1
165- Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (CL) tech. fall Seth Creasy (LH) 18-3; 7:00
174- Nick Milano (CL) dec. Aaron McKiney (LH) 3-1
* - 1 Team Point Added To L.H. in Tie Breaker – Criteria 2 (most falls)
FINAL SCORE: LOCK HAVEN 19 CLARION 18
CLARION: 5-8; 2-4 EWL
LOCK HAVEN: 5-10; 2-4